| 摘要 |
<p>An assay device (10) for detection or determination of an analyte in a sample uses either removably attachable components (12, 14) or hinged panels (16, 18) to provide greater flexibility and reduce manufacturing and storage costs. In one embodiment, the device (10) comprises a first opposable component (12) including a first panel (16); a second panel (18) mounted on and generally parallel to the first panel (16), the second panel (18) having an opening which forms a first receptacle (20) for a sample collection device (not shown); a second receptacle (22) for a test strip (26) formed by the first panel (16) and the second panel (18); and, a second opposable component (14) hingedly attached to the first opposable component (12). In this device (10), the first opposable component (12) and the second opposable component (14) can be brought into operable contact so that fluid is expressed from the sample collection device (not shown) and applied to the test strip (26) for detection and determination of the analyte by a test performed on the test strip (26). Other embodiments of devices are included, as well as test kits and method of use of the devices.</p> |
